GRE Word List

EXEGESIS

exposition

The meaning of the word exegesis is exposition.

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WordMeaning
verdantgreen in tint or color
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
oligarchygovernment by the few
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior